Hong Kong stories
HiDock launches USD $169 AI recorder for Bluetooth calls
2 days ago
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HiDock unveils GBP £169 AI recorder to capture Bluetooth calls through earbuds, with HiNotes 3.0 adding transcription, summaries and tasks.
Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific
4 days ago
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IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
5 days ago
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EX.IO and Payment Asia launch stablecoin push in Hong Kong, targeting merchant payments, custody and trading as the city's regime opens up.
Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion
5 days ago
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Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
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Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX
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Aspire taps J.P. Morgan Payments for cross-border FX as the Singapore fintech expands wallet conversions in SGD, USD, GBP, EUR and HKD.
OnSite raises S$1.7 million to build AI for construction
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Singapore startup OnSite secures S$1.7 million seed funding to expand AI messaging tools for construction and facilities management teams.
Mastercard & KTC test Thailand's first AI ride booking
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Mastercard and Krungthai Card complete Thailand’s first live agentic payment as an AI assistant books an Elife ride from airport to city centre.
Westcon Solutions becomes UiPath's distributor in Hong Kong
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Westcon Solutions wins Hong Kong and Macau distribution deal to back UiPath partners with services, engineering support and AI automation tools.
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
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Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.
Webull UK cuts commission on US & Hong Kong shares
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Webull UK drops commission on US and Hong Kong shares as it launches a flexible Stocks and Shares ISA for retail investors.
Thunes ranks among top three in cross-border payments
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Thunes wins Juniper Research top-three nod for cross-border payments as network breadth, interoperability and stablecoin links reshape the market.
BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
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BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
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Digital wallets still lead Asia-Pacific payments, but account-to-account rails are rising fast in Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore, Global Payments says.
Samsung adds Art Basel Hong Kong collection to Art Store
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Samsung brings Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 works to Australian subscribers, debuting the collection on its upcoming Micro RGB and OLED TVs.
FWD Singapore marks 10 years with profitable growth
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FWD Singapore says adviser-led expansion, digital upgrades and stronger customer experience helped drive profitable FY2025 growth in its 10th year.
Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW
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Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
Orgvue study finds AI divide between executives & managers
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Senior managers lag executives on AI plans, with 63% of leaders expecting redundancies within six months, Orgvue research finds.
TPV Technology joins labour rights & minerals groups
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TPV Technology joins labour rights and responsible minerals groups as it strengthens supply chain due diligence across global operations.
Asia-Pacific PC shipments seen falling 13.7% in 2026
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Asia-Pacific PC shipments are expected to reverse sharply in 2026 as memory shortages and higher prices squeeze supply after a strong 2025 rebound.